In lieu of filing a lien under § 94.05 of this chapter:
(A) The Town Marshal or his or her designee may impound any vehicle found in violation of this chapter. The vehicle shall remain impounded until lawfully claimed or disposed of in accordance with I.C. 9-22-1-5 et seq. and any amendments thereto;
(B) (1) The Town Marshal or his or her designee may also impound a vehicle that is non-operable or has been abandoned upon complaint of any owner of a repair garage when the vehicle has been left longer than that agreed upon by the owner of the repair garage or place of storage, his or her agent or employee and the owner or operator of the vehicle.
(2) Before taking possession of the vehicle, the Town Marshal or his or her designee shall give a 72-hour notice to the owner of the vehicle of his or her intention to impound the vehicle at the end of the 72 hours if it is not lawfully removed from the repair garage or other place of storage;
(C) The Town Marshal shall designate a place of storage for vehicles impounded under this section;
(D) The owner of a motor vehicle impounded under this section may reclaim it for payment of any expenses or charges incurred in its removal and storage and presentation of proof of ownership, which may be evidenced by a certificate of title to the motor vehicle;
(E) If the motor vehicle remains unclaimed by the owner for a period of 30 days, the motor vehicle may be disposed of in accordance with the provisions published by I.C. 9-22-1-6 et seq. and any amendments thereto; and
(F) If the value of the vehicle or parts is less that $250, the Town Marshal or his or her designee may proceed to dispose of the vehicle or parts removed pursuant to I.C. 9-22-1-13 and any amendments thereto.
(Ord. 93-07, passed 2-7-1993; Ord. 2003-02, passed 5-5-2003)